Top legal stories of 2012

December 26, 2012 8:57 AM

Some of the biggest stories of the year happened in the courtroom -- involving everything from healthcare, to race, to online privacy. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford talk to Jeff Glor and Rebecca Jarvis about the top legal stories of 2012

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Photos: Underground shots of NYC's Second Ave. subway project
2:29 June 18, 2013

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New York City's Second Ave. subway was first conceived almost a century ago and when it is completed, it will extend all the way down the eastern side of Manhattan with 16 new stations. CBS News' Don Dahler reports on one of the most challenging public works projects in the country.
"Tweet" an official word in Oxford English Dictionary
0:59 June 18, 2013

"Tweet" an official word in Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary says "tweet" is now an official word - defined as, "To make a posting on the social networking service Twitter." Gayle King reports.
U.S. marriage rate dips to historic low
0:20 June 18, 2013

U.S. marriage rate dips to historic low

The U.S. economy is getting better, which could mean more Americans will get married in the next two years. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Driverless boat circles after passengers tossed in wave
0:16 June 18, 2013

Driverless boat circles after passengers tossed in wave

A driverless boat was left running after the two passengers were tossed in a giant wave off the coast of Saint Petersburg, Fla. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Worst Colo. wildfire in history: Is it arson?
2:05 June 18, 2013

Worst Colo. wildfire in history: Is it arson?

Officials in Colorado have ruled out a natural origin for the Black Forest fire, near Colorado Springs. CBS News' Barry Petersen reports that finding the cause may harder than putting out the fire.
FBI's "Most Wanted" list hits milestone
4:45 June 18, 2013

FBI's "Most Wanted" list hits milestone

Senior correspondent John Miller talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the FBI's essential law enforcement tool, the "Most Wanted" list, which named the 500th fugitive to their list.
Former hitman: "Whitey" was my best friend, partner in crime
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Former hitman: "Whitey" was my best friend, partner in crime

The trial of Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger continues, and former hitman John Martorano will take the stand for a second day of testimony after his initial testimony tied Bulger to at least six killings. Elaine Quijano reports.
Ranting airline passenger: "They want to silence me"
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Ranting airline passenger: "They want to silence me"

Passengers aboard United Airlines flight 116 from Hong Kong were forced to tackle a fellow traveler who began screaming about government conspiracies. CBS News' Michelle Miller reports.
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0:40 June 18, 2013

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Video shows an airport baggage handler in China carelessly tossing boxes onto a conveyor belt. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Jimmy Hoffa grave found?
0:33 June 18, 2013

Jimmy Hoffa grave found?

The FBI continues its latest search for the former teamsters boss. Hoffa was last seen dining with mobsters in 1975. Agents brought digging equipment to a field near Detroit. But so far, there's no evidence Hoffa's remains are there. Charlie Rose reports.
Hitman Martorano "ice cold" at Bulger trial
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Hitman Martorano "ice cold" at Bulger trial

CBS News legal analyst and commentator Rikki Klieman discusses the testimony of a hitman called to the stand in the case of reputed Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, as well as other key witnesses and what to expect next in the trial.
Women recall their astronaut wives club
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Women recall their astronaut wives club

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